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Ōrākei Ward

Ōrākei Ward News

Community 22 Nov 2024

Update on Meadowbank Community Centre

The project to create a new-look community centre for Meadowbank is on pause after rising construction costs led the development partner to pull out of the project.

Environment 21 Nov 2024

Speak out about the future of our beaches

Ōrākei residents are being asked to give feedback about plans to manage risk from coastal hazards and climate change.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 5 Jul 2024

Ōrākei celebrates success

From saving open spaces to funding meaningful events, Ōrākei Local Board looks back at a few of the things it has accomplished so far this electoral term.

Environment 13 Jun 2024

Doubling down on the environment in Ōrākei

Both the Moth Plant Prizegiving and the Enviro Forum took place in May, educating and celebrating local environmentalists .

Remuera Library 27 May 2024

Much-loved Remuera Library undergoing restoration

The library's services will be relocated during the works.

Competitions 19 Apr 2024

Local year 12 student to speak at Anzac service

Will Dickson from Glendowie College will be delivering a speech at St Heliers Anzac service on 25 April.

Community 15 Mar 2024

10 things to look forward to at Splash Landing

See what you and the whānau can get up to at Ōrākei's new festival!

Ōrākei Ward Events

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Plunket Japanese Playgroup

Come along and connect with other Japanese speaking families with your children 0 to 5.

10 Apr 2025

M9 | Te Ōhanga Māori - A pathway to prosperity

Join us as the kaikōrero platform conversations on Māori prosperity in our economy.

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - St. Heliers Hub

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

12 Apr 2025

A day at the beach, circus show

Bring your kids and enjoy the fun.

14 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

Dinosaur Discovery at Auckland Libraries

Explore ancient eggs, and learn about prehistoric giants that once roamed the Earth.

27 Mar 2025 - 29 May 2025

Highwic - Guided tour of the house

Includes information about the Carpenter Gothic architecture, highlights from the art, furnishing...

02 May 2025 - 03 May 2025

Melody, harmony, and fire

Discover the magic of Neapolitan Baroque music.

15 Mar 2025 - 10 May 2025

Waipapa regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Spread the word and invite your friends to join us on this meaningful journey towards a greener f...